October 2023 surgery buddies

[Shnee 7]

Yes me too I’m 4days out and I do get hunger pains but I found the best broth at Quick Qeck chicken noodle is the best, I just have the broth. We are going to make it cause the next chapter in our lives will be the best chapters.

[Liz R 14]

This is day 2 for me. I'm still in the hospital, but tolerating everything I have tried so far - pretty grateful for that

Popsicle, broth, Jell-O, Gatorade

My favorite is ice 🧊 chips.

I am getting up and walking every few hours, which is recommended!!

[Omomifu 4]

Sorry not trying to be vulgar but is black diarrhoea normal ..I had surgery Tuesday (5 days ago)

[jenrenee6391 7]

3 hours ago, Omomifu said:

Sorry not trying to be vulgar but is black diarrhoea normal ..I had surgery Tuesday (5 days ago)

Black stool is usually a sign of an upper GI (gastrointestinal) bleed. It can also be from certain medications like Iron. The diarrhea part I’m not quite sure about. You should definitely call your doctor with your concerns.

Edited October 22, 2023 by jenrenee6391

[EileenMcMahon 3]

My surgery was on October 20. I’m told the surgery itself was textbook. The worst part of the post-op thus far has been the pain from getting in and out of bed. Otherwise the pain was very tolerable. Sip, sip, sip….my mantra now.

After two nights in the hospital, I am being discharged. Looking forward to getting home and beginning this new phase of my life journey.

[corinneblooms 1]

Hi! I had my surgery on the 16th of October Australian time, so the 17th for a lot of the rest of the world! I'm a week out today.

I'm adapting well, to the shift in liquid diet for someone who forgets to eat all the time! I still have a lot of pain that feels like GERD/reflux pain, but it's not unmanageable.

I see the GP (not my usual, she's on holiday, but I'll be so jazzed to see her and show her my scars!) on Wednesday to get my incisions checked out, but they feel totally fine.

I have been a little bummed that I got the illusion from social media that recovery would be a breeze. 😂

How is everyone else doing? Recovery-wise or in anticipation? I can't wait to get to know you all!

[corinneblooms 1]

22 hours ago, Omomifu said:

Sorry not trying to be vulgar but is black diarrhoea normal ..I had surgery Tuesday (5 days ago)

I would contact your team. For me they were 'normal' coloured and firmer than usual. A little different in colour I think is not out of the question, neither is loose- and dark might just be Iron supplementation, but it can also be an indicator of something more serious- definitely worth checking in with your team to make sure it's all ok! Let me know how you go?

[corinneblooms 1]

My question for the group!

Pain: for me has been very much like GERD, I'm fine when I wake, but standing and starting the day is not fun, then I'm on a constant battle- it hurts if I have too much, it hurts if I have to little, it hurts if my stomach is empty.

I have a lot of radiating back pain, which I am assuming is just referred pain- But I suppose I'm looking for insights to shared or similar experience? I'll be asking my doc, and I'm trying not to worry about it, but also.. worrying is my side hustle. 😂

[corinneblooms 1]

22 hours ago, Omomifu said:

Sorry not trying to be vulgar but is black diarrhoea normal ..I had surgery Tuesday (5 days ago)

Let us know how you go when you check in with your team?

[Shnee 7]

Hello ladies, I’m 5 days post op and doing well a little tired of not having something good like Protein Shakes they are to sweet for me. Now today woke up have a sore throat might have to go to the hospital so they can give me medicine and I’ve Fluid. Otherwise I have been coming along great just mad I got sick. I haven’t pooped yet is that normal?

[Omomifu 4]

3 hours ago, corinneblooms said:

I would contact your team. For me they were 'normal' coloured and firmer than usual. A little different in colour I think is not out of the question, neither is loose- and dark might just be Iron supplementation, but it can also be an indicator of something more serious- definitely worth checking in with your team to make sure it's all ok! Let me know how you go?

So my doctor wasn’t really too concerned about it …he said there was small amount of bleeding from the surgery and because I had foamy blood vomiting afterwards he just thinks some went to the bowel ..told me if will get better coming few days

this morning it was more browny

[Omomifu 4]

1 hour ago, Shnee said:

Hello ladies, I’m 5 days post op and doing well a little tired of not having something good like Protein Shakes they are to sweet for me. Now today woke up have a sore throat might have to go to the hospital so they can give me medicine and I’ve Fluid. Otherwise I have been coming along great just mad I got sick. I haven’t pooped yet is that normal?

Took me 4 days to poop

[Omomifu 4]

3 hours ago, corinneblooms said:

My question for the group!

Pain: for me has been very much like GERD, I'm fine when I wake, but standing and starting the day is not fun, then I'm on a constant battle- it hurts if I have too much, it hurts if I have to little, it hurts if my stomach is empty.

I have a lot of radiating back pain, which I am assuming is just referred pain- But I suppose I'm looking for insights to shared or similar experience? I'll be asking my doc, and I'm trying not to worry about it, but also.. worrying is my side hustle. 😂

I don’t have pain..just discomfort

what I do have lightheaded and dizziness when I’m standing up or walking ..might be dehydration

[GrannyMaggie 14]

7 hours ago, corinneblooms said:

Hi! I had my surgery on the 16th of October Australian time, so the 17th for a lot of the rest of the world! I'm a week out today.

I'm adapting well, to the shift in liquid diet for someone who forgets to eat all the time! I still have a lot of pain that feels like GERD/reflux pain, but it's not unmanageable.

I see the GP (not my usual, she's on holiday, but I'll be so jazzed to see her and show her my scars!) on Wednesday to get my incisions checked out, but they feel totally fine.

I have been a little bummed that I got the illusion from social media that recovery would be a breeze. 😂

How is everyone else doing? Recovery-wise or in anticipation? I can't wait to get to know you all!

I also had surgery on the 16th. The hospital 2 days were uneventful, first few days at home were a relative breeze, some abdominal pain aside- didn’t take any pain meds. I ran into a problem Friday night, blood pressure and heart rate bouncing around, mild fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit) off and on. Kinda scary, not dehydrated (drinking pretty well) but on bp meds. Feeling better today but waiting to hear back from cardiologist. It’s a bit of a roller coaster ride for sure.

[Maliraptor 3]

7 hours ago, corinneblooms said:

Pain: for me has been very much like GERD, I'm fine when I wake, but standing and starting the day is not fun, then I'm on a constant battle- it hurts if I have too much, it hurts if I have to little, it hurts if my stomach is empty.

Best description I've seen for what this feels like. I'm 4 days post-op and still learning what my stomach is asking for. More, less, none?

Pain is tolerable, getting out of bed is the hardest part for sure. I'm so tired, as well. Many naps.

I also am struggling to get in the required amount of Protein and fluids- I'm hoping today is easier because hopefully my stomach is less swollen and painful.